# Clue Hunter vs Solving it

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Clue Hunter at 71K against Solving it's 322. Solving it's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clue Hunter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Solving it sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clue Hunter against 4.7 for Solving it. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue Hunter has 71K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Clue Hunter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Solving it's.

Clue Hunter ships an update every 3 weeks, Solving it weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clue Hunter | Solving it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-hunter/id1521190468/reviews) | **[4.7 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 792 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [魂动天下](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395851580) |

## What reviewers say

### Clue Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-hunter/id1521190468)

Engage in a thrilling detective game where you uncover clues to catch a suspected cheater. Solve various high-stakes cases with multiple-choice challenges. This addictive puzzle game offers fun for everyone, with options to ask friends for help.

**Highlights:** Uncover clues to catch cheaters, Solve multiple high-stakes cases, Make correct choices to progress, Ask friends for help, Addictive puzzle gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - All in one bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - All in one bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - All in one bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 💡 Interesting choices and puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Ads not working properly
- 🤔 Illogical choices/answers

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not registering as complete
- Game freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve logic and choices


### Solving it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solving-it/id1527742037)

Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure where you'll use observation, judgment, and inference to complete commissions. Experience exquisite hand-drawn visuals, ingenious puzzles, and heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Puzzle solving challenges, Observation and inference mechanics, Hand-drawn graphics, Heartwarming story elements, Commission-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| solving_5tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| new player gitft | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 tips | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_removeads | $3.99 | one-time |
| solving_50tips | $6.99 | one-time |
| solving_100tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing progress
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or translations

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to interact with key objects (water dispenser, card reader)
- Inability to complete certain levels due to unresponsive controls
- Daily login rewards not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved controls and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clue Hunter free?

Clue Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solving it free?

Solving it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clue Hunter or Solving it?

Solving it is rated higher. Clue Hunter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Solving it averages 4.7 from 322 ratings.

### Do Clue Hunter or Solving it have ads?

Both Clue Hunter and Solving it show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clue Hunter or Solving it?

Clue Hunter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solving it weekly. Most recently, Clue Hunter was updated on October 18, 2026 and Solving it on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*